The Simpsons (1989)

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Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

• Released: 1989-12-17
• Genres: Animation, Comedy
• Seasons: 38, 806 episodes
• Network: FOX
• Status: Returning Series
• TMDB rating: 8.0/10 from 11,073 votes

Created by Matt Groening.

Top cast

• Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)
• Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)
• Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
• Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)
• Hank Azaria as Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)
• Harry Shearer as Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

Full cast & crew

Where to watch The Simpsons

• United States: stream on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow, FOX One Amazon Channel; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on Disney Plus, Sky Go; watch free on Channel 4; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
• India: stream on VI movies and tv
• Canada: stream on Disney Plus, Crave; buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: stream on Disney Plus; buy on Apple TV Store, Fetch TV

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• Close Enough (2020)
• Bless the Harts (2019)
• Kenan & Kel (1996)
• King of the Hill (1997)
• MAD (2010)
• The New Woody Woodpecker Show (1999)
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• Strange Planet (2023)
• Father Knows Best (1954)
• American Housewife (2016)
• Garfield and Friends (1988)
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